Social Media's distinction from Printable Media:
- As we shift from a paper world to a digital world, it is most definitely taking its toll on society. Some people see it as a god send. GO GREEN! It is saving thousands of trees and energy. It prevents harmful gases from being released into the air, diminishing pollution. Many people are excited about the idea of never spending another dollar on paper and pens, or the news, and how much less they will spend. Some people say it just makes their lives easier.
- On the other hand however, the switch to digital makes people uneasy. Life as we know it is changing. No longer will people be spending a Sunday morning on the porch with the newspaper and a coffee. No longer will people be chatting about what was in the evening's paper, but rather the evening's feed. Newspaper sales are already at record lows, and even the number and width of the pages have decreased. Many of the old fashioned and traditional people are not quite ready to make the digital leap, but it's coming whether they like it or not.